Birth Preparation for Couples workshop, £40
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"The birth preparation workshop was a great bonding experience. We both learnt loads from the afternoon and afterwards we felt so excited, strong and positive about the birth." Sara and Nathan, Brighton
 
Here are the next dates for the birth preparation workshop for couples in the third trimester of pregnancy (you can bring whoever your birth partner is going to be). The workshop is repeated approximately every 6 to 8 weeks.

Dates:
Sunday 22 April
Sunday 27 May

Time:
1.30-4.30pm

Cost: £40 per couple

(Private sessions can be arranged at other times)

This workshop complements and adds to what you learn on birth education and antenatal courses. It is great for first time parents, and equally useful as a ‘refresher’ for subsequent pregnancies (and precious time out for just the two of you to focus on the birth).

My style is practical, light-hearted and down-to-earth. See below for testimonials from previous participants.
 
We cover:

> The role of the partner in supporting the birth (my focus is largely on your partner feeling confident and informed about the crucial role he has at the birth)

> Different possible scenarios and what you as a couple can do to help (which can mean you avoid medical intervention)

> Massage techniques to reduce discomfort

> Breathing to help you relax and work with your body

> Movement and positions to help the cervix to dilate and reduce discomfort, based on Active Birthing philosophy

> Mental and emotional preparation as a couple

> Time to practice and ask questions so that you both feel confident

> You’ll receive handouts summarising everything we cover

I offer separate, tailor-made sessions for couples planning a c-section. Please enquire.

If your partner is unable or does not wish to attend, do consider coming anyway as the information will be useful for you. You are welcome to bring a friend or relative.

BOOKING:
Bookings are confirmed on receipt of payment. Contact me for payment details.

Fiona Tasker
Yoga Brighton and Hove
Mob. 07503 171878
Web: www.yogabrightonandhove.co.uk

TESTIMONIALS:

“I dragged my husband there practically kicking and screaming, but he was so impressed by the session and all he learnt that he didn’t stop talking about it for days afterwards!” C.R. from Hove

"As my husband and I had attended the couples workshop, he was amazing support and was able to encourage me throughout without ever being in doubt. We had practiced different massage techniques so he knew what I wanted and if my breathing did speed up he reminded me 'Back to your Breath'. Even though we had attended an ante-natal course (a bit like the NCT course), the relaxation session was very short. Chris knew how much I enjoyed Fiona's pregnancy yoga so for him to attend the workshop was very important to me and he was then able to experience it for himself rather than me explain." Charlotte, Brighton

"I was particularly keen for my husband to feel more involved in the whole process and to have a better understanding of what I will be feeling on the big day ... and Fiona really helped make this possible. By the end of the session we both felt relaxed, positive and confident ... and, unexpectedly, a bit closer!" Annie, Hove